Notice of Intent to Sole Source Thermal Analysis Instrumentation Service
ID: NB643100-25-02017Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYUS

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)

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https://sam.gov/opp/3bd2cfa56f0048d598d76b7884b8626d/view
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    Description

    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), intends to negotiate a sole source contract with TA Instruments – Waters, LLC for thermal analysis instrumentation service, including maintenance and calibration of a differential scanning calorimeter (DSC2500) and a thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA550). The contractor will be responsible for providing one annual preventive maintenance visit for each instrument, unlimited service calls for instrument failures, and ensuring compliance with manufacturer specifications, which is critical for ongoing research in high-strength polymers and electronics packaging under the CHIPS program. Interested parties that can demonstrate their capability to meet these requirements must submit their qualifications in writing by the specified deadline to Lisa Stevens at lisa.stevens@nist.gov. The anticipated award date for this firm-fixed-price purchase order is August 31, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Lisa Stevens
    (252) 422-2097
    lisa.stevens@nist.gov
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    NB643100-25-02017 Statement of Work.pdf
    The document outlines a service agreement for thermal analysis instrumentation maintenance and calibration at the NIST Gaithersburg campus, specifically for a differential scanning calorimeter and a thermogravimetric analyzer by TA Instruments. The contractor is tasked with providing unlimited service visits, one annual preventive maintenance visit for each instrument, and necessary repairs, ensuring compliance with manufacturer specifications. The contract spans 12 months, encompassing regular business hours for operations. Key responsibilities include updating software, cleaning, inspecting, and calibrating instruments, as well as providing emergency support for failures. Any off-site repairs are the contractor's responsibility, including shipping costs and proper packaging. Regular reports detailing service performed and parts replaced are required within three business days post-service. The contractor must comply with NIST's safety and security protocols for access to the campus, ensuring all service personnel are trained and certified by the manufacturer. This agreement is vital for maintaining the functionality of equipment critical to research in high-strength polymers and electronics packaging under the CHIPS program.
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